Vikram M.N.'s Blog, page 2

Movie Review – Perusu

Overcooked beyond measure I didn’t know that the title ‘Perusu’ could also be a euphemism for erection. Thanks to Wikipedia, you always learn something new. It’s clever thinking by the director. ‘Perusu’ is as best a film that you can watch when you’re in an inebriated state (like my friend suggested) or just want to... Continue Reading →

Movie Review – Kolamaavu Kokila

An un-fascinating watch Guess I was too hyped by ‘Doctor’, due to which I get disappointed with every other film of Nelson. First it was ‘Jailer’ and now ‘Kolamaavu Kokila’. With ‘Beast’ I didn’t have any hope and it felt more of a Vijay film than a Nelson film so I’m not considering it. But... Continue Reading →

Movie Review – Girls Will Be Girls

Girls will be Girls, Always! Shuchi Talati’s ‘Girls Will Be Girls’ is an unapologetic girly movie and I say it with pride. I’ll first start with the way I ended up watching it. It’s a curious story. Thanks to ‘All We Imagine as Light’ to have become a trending film, I was curious to watch... Continue Reading →

Movie Review – Paranthu Po

Musical Life ‘Paranthu Po’ is an easily missable film. May be few months down the line I’d not be even remembering the name of the film. But it’s one of the movies which gives joy at the moment of watching it. Even though it’s getting rave reviews, I’d not say that it’s a must watch... Continue Reading →

Book Review – Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life

Is Longevity the ultimate happiness? Guess not. I know it’s not a book that you’d associate with me reading it because I myself never did. But due to circumstances, I had to pick this up. It beats me as to think about the greatness of the book. I thought this book would be deep rather... Continue Reading →

Movie Review – Tourist Family

The happy path Films like these are a delight to write, let alone watch. I was intrigued by the film right from the time the teaser came out. It was fascinating and interesting at the same time, plus it did the important thing of setting the tone of the film. With Sasi Kumar at the... Continue Reading →

Movie Review – Narai Ezhuthum Suyasaritham

Amateur yet heartfelt Manikandan called this directional feature of his as an amateur effort. Amateur it is but still it is beautiful to see that someone put words on paper, take the camera to shoot and more importantly gather the courage to showcase a story on screen. Everyone started with a film like this. Not... Continue Reading →

Movie Review – Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning

The last of lost charm This final film of Mission Impossible is a classic case of overkill. It’s a film which is already done with, with the previous film, which got saved because of that one stunt and the marketing around it but to make the last movie into two parts was overkill on top... Continue Reading →

Movie Review – Mithya

A chapter in the life of a young adult ‘Mithya’ was hands down in my favorite genre. I’ve already written a book in this topic, my all time favorite of French new wave is 400 Blows and one of the best finds during lockdown was ‘Killa’. So naturally I had sky high expectations of the... Continue Reading →

Travelogue – An ultra late escapade to Kurinjal Peak

Just like any other trek, it started with a plan to go to Ballarayana Durga- Bandaje Abbi, which shifted to Netravati and finally to Kurinjal peak. I’m writing this travelogue so late that I’ve forgotten which trek I had been too. I literally had to browse, check the photos to confirm it was indeed Kurinjal... Continue Reading →